Hampshire Treasures

Page 224 - St Thomas

Cathedral Church of St. Thomas. Founded circa 1180, Parish Church 1320 and Cathedral 1927. Originally cruciform plan with west tower. Nave and tower damaged in CiviI War, replaced 1683-91. Octagonal cupola of tower 1703. New transepts and
double aisled nave built 1935 to plans by Sir Charles Nicholson. The choir, circa 1180-90 has a tall galleried clerestory and two bay arcade containing pairs of smaller pointed arches. Lancet windows. Irregular two tier fenestration, circa 1190-1220. The 1683-91 rebuilding of nave has Tuscan columns on high bases, round arches, dentil cornice to coved plaster ceiling, dormer windows. Some old reused panelling in organ loft, and pews. Pulpit, 1693. Exterior of stone rubble with ashlar dressings, tile roofs.

T&CP ActCA

SZ 632 9932713 89

BuildingC.18

No. 123 and 124. The Talisman Restaurant. Three storeys, parapet, rendered. Second floor has three sash windows and oval window, first floor has one large sash window and oval window. Modern ground floor. Elaborate lamp over one door, from East Dean Park.

CA

SZ 634 9942713 214

BuildingC.18/19

Nos. 127, 128 and 129. Three storeys, stucco faced, cornice and parapet. No. 127, two windows on upper floors and late C.1 9 shop front on ground floor.
Mathematical tile side elevation to the west with reset C.18 war memorial crowned by urn. No. 128 has one window to each floor, Victorian canted bay on first floor. Ground and second floor windows have ornate iron flower guards. No. 129 also has one window to each floor. No. 128 and 129 have panelled doors with three-pane fanlights.